AD&D

Priest spellLevel 5

Atonement

School
Abjuration
Sphere
All
Range
Touch
Components
V / S / M
Duration
Permanent
Casting time
1 turn
Area of effect
1 person
None
Source
PHB

Flavor

The priest performs a rite of penance, cleansing a creature of guilt and restoring it to its faith's good standing.

Mechanics

Removes the spiritual consequences of an unwilling or unintentional transgression (e.g., a priest/paladin who lost favor through no fault of their own, or a creature freed from a forced evil act), restoring standing and lost . Doesn't excuse willful sin. Casting is lengthy and may require sacrifice. : incense, holy water, prayer beads (~$$), and the holy symbol.